The Wilson Arms
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- Pitches within the grounds of a family-run Lake District village pub
- On the Cumbria Way, a five-minute drive from Coniston village
- Pub with great food, takeaways and beer garden, plus deli on site
Site type
10
6
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 25/12.
- The grocery shop is open between 02/01 and 25/12.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- The bar is open between 02/01 and 25/12.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Please note that there are currently no toilet and shower facilities for the campsite, so onboard facilities are required. The pub toilets are available for use between 8.30am and approximately 10.30pm.
Languages spoken
English
8.9/10
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite boasts a superb Lake District location ideal for fell walks, with many praising the clean, modern toilet and shower facilities. Visitors enjoyed the attached pub's excellent food and friendly staff. However, some reviews highlight poor pitch management and allocation issues, leading to cramped conditions and difficulty accessing pitches. Limited toilet facilities were also noted as a drawback.
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Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Place was set in a beautiful aera food in the pub was great priced well and friendly staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Could be lovely if campsite was managed correctly.
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked I like a pub with campsite inc showers. I've eaten here a few times, the food is delicious and so i was excited to stay overnight. This was the first time staying over in my campervan. Id booked my pitch and id booked my table to dine that night. However, very disappointed. Not sure I'd stay again as the site is badly managed. Pitch up confirmation stated a pitch number. When I arrived 90 minutes after the start of check in which ranges from 3pm to 10pm there was a motorhome on my pre booked pitch. The vw california that arrived at the same time as me had a car parked on their pre booked pitch.We both asked the fair haired slim build chap from the wilson arms what we were supposed to do and in a very irate and aggressive tone he shouted at us stating its first come first served to avoid arguments and walked off. Not at all helpful. I would say putting a pitch number on a confirmation and asking you to adhere to that would be a route to less arguments. The car was actually staying in one of the wilson arms tin sheds so clearly hadn't been advised where he should park. It was mayhem and I wasnt relaxed in the slightest shoe horned in between 2 pitches and very close to two vans. Thankfully one wasnt using the ehu so I could. The wilson arms probably owe me £17.50 for only providing me with half a pitch. As the guy in the other campervan said. we've paid for these pitches, but it was managed like a free park up pub stopover.
Disliked Mixed sex 2 shower rooms, 1 toilet and kitchen sink in one room.
Free for all on pitch allocation
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice quiet site…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Nice quiet site
Disliked Only one loo
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location for walks, facilities, friendly staff.…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Location for walks, facilities, friendly staff. Plenty of open fields for dog walking.
Disliked Nothing… perfect setting for great walks!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Bathroom clean. Quite area lovely views,…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Bathroom clean. Quite area lovely views,
Disliked Loud music in the pub
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site stayed 3 nights …
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Lovely site stayed 3 nights Good clean facilities tv point water and wastewater drains. Food in pub was fantastic and reasonably priced Short drive or walk to Coniston and local waterfalls and lakes.
Disliked Leaving
Recommend to friends Visit again
Pitches great . everything u need really toliets showers bins etc
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Big field at back for dog nice benches to sit on and nice views
Disliked Was a little bit steep at 35 a night
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place and would definitely book again
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Lovely surroundings and ideal for walks. Pub lovely inside and Staff helpful and pub food great.
Disliked Would have been better if had a shower but aware of this when booking so was pre prepared
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will definitely return & highly recommend.
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Location.
Shower facilities . Clean and lovely hot water.
Hook up facilities
Pub grub
Staff
Disliked Cockerel at 5 am ( not pubs fault ) but noisy .
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very nice site, excellent all round…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Very nice site, excellent all round really.
Very clean toilets and showers, fantastic little country pub with restaurant serving high quality menus and staff very friendly welcoming and excellent service.
Looking forward to returning next time in the Lake District.
Disliked No dislikes at all.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Wilson Arms
Torver
Coniston
Cumbria
England
LA21 8BB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.33805°N
3.10331°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg | 12.7 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 12.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Walney West Shore | 16.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 17.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.9 mi
Hill Top 5.4 mi
Lakeland Motor Museum 7.1 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 7.2 mi
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 7.3 mi
National Trust
Gondola' 2.3 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 3.3 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.9 mi
Hill Top 5.4 mi
Fell Foot Park 7.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 1.8 mi
The Beacon and Blawith Fell 2.3 mi
Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 2.4 mi
Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 2.4 mi
Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 2.4 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
Frequently asked questions
- Does The Wilson Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Wilson Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Wilson Arms? Where will you go walking first? The Old Man of Coniston walking trail (10 minutes’ drive) for views of valleys and copper mines along the way? Tarn Hows (15 minutes) for a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Wilson Arms?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Wilson Arms? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.